Faith-Based Daily Awareness Post 25 October 2024

These updates are shared to help raise the situational awareness of Faith-Based organizations to best defend against and mitigate the impacts from all-hazards threats including physical security, cybersecurity, and natural disasters.

DHS’s Prevention Resource Finder

From DHS:

Find all-new prevention resources to help your community! The federal one-stop shop now includes government produced and funded resources to help your community prevent targeted violence and terrorism. The Center for Prevention Programs and Partnerships (CP3), together with our partners, is excited to announce the expansion of the Prevention Resource Finder (PRF). In addition to hosting resources produced by the federal government, the PRF now includes resources created by prevention providers from across the spectrum of prevention, offering a broader range of tools for communities. Visit the expanded site to access nearly 150 resources and find additional prevention tools to help keep your community safe. The site includes training and funding opportunities, as well as evidence-based resources. Visit Site. 

Analyst Comments:

The website provides access to a wide variety of resources, many of which apply directly to communities of faith, such as Nonprofit Security Grant Program | FEMA.gov, Protecting Houses of Worship | CISA, and Resources for Leaders of Faith-Based Communities, Organizations, and Institutions | Homeland Security.

Resources are broken down into the following categories:

• Community Support Resources | Homeland Security
• Grant Funding Opportunities | Homeland Security
• Information-Sharing Platforms | Homeland Security
• Evidence-Based Research | Homeland Security
• Training Opportunities | Homeland Security
• All Resources | Homeland Security

Faith-Based Organizations should consider utilizing the Prevention Resource Finder (PRF) to be aware of all relevant resources of the federal government and other prevention providers.

Department of State – Worldwide Caution for Today.

Event: Social media posts on various platforms are calling for demonstrations at U.S. and Israeli facilities on Friday, October 25, 2024. The U.S. government reminds U.S. citizens to:

Avoid rallies and demonstrations whenever possible and exercise caution when in the vicinity of any large gatherings as even peaceful demonstrations have the potential to turn violent without warning.

Analyst Comments:

Faith-Based Operations with overseas interests should consider using extra caution today.

Enrollment in the Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP) will allow those abroad to receive real-time updates about health, weather, safety, and security for their location.

The US Department of State’s Travel website provides a variety of information for those that are abroad or preparing to travel abroad.